
Collective Intelligence and E-learning 2.0
Implications of Web-based Communities and Networking
Information Science Reference (Publisher)
Published on 31. August 2009
Book
Hardback
326 pages
978-1-60566-729-4 (ISBN)
Description
With the advent of Web 2.0, e-learning has the potential to become far more personal, social, and flexible. Collective Intelligence and E-Learning 2.0: Implications of Web-Based Communities and Networking provides a valuable reference to the latest advancements in the area of educational technology and e-learning. This innovative collection includes a selection of world-class chapters addressing current research, case studies, best practices, pedagogical approaches, and strategies related to e-learning resources and projects.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hershey
United States
Publishing group
IGI Global
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1199 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60566-729-4 (9781605667294)
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Persons
Harrison Hao Yang (EdD, Florida International University, 1996) is a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at State University of New York at Oswego (USA). His research specialties include assessment and e-folios, distance/flexible education, information literacy, information technology diffusion/integration, learning theories, issues and trends on vocational-technical education, and Web/learning communities. Dr. Yang was the recipient of the SUNY Oswego President Award of Teaching Excellence (2006). Steve Chi-Yin Yuen (PhD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1984) is a professor in the Department of Technology Education at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), USA. His research specialties include electronic performance support system, e-learning 2.0, handheld technology in teaching and learning, mobile learning, multimedia instruction, Semantic Web, social networking in education, technology planning and implementation in the classrooms, Web 2.0, Web accessibility, and Web-based instruction. Dr. Yuen was the recipient of USM Excellence in Teaching Award (1997 and 2004), Mississippi Technology Educator of the Year (2002), and Fulbright Scholar Lecturing Award (1992).
Content
Approaches to game-based learning Codes of conduct in social networking communities Dynamic learning environments Learning networks and connective knowledge Pedagogical strategies for social bookmarking Podcasting Second language e-learning Social networking Three-dimensional virtual worlds Virtual worlds in education Web-based video for e-learning Wikis to support collaboration